City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 687-6667, (843) 916-8801

Address: 1561 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

Description: If you’re not particular about staying near the ocean, then you might try this prototype La Quinta. This is one of the chain’s first hotels to feature two-room suites and extended-stay facilities.Across the street from Broadway at the Beach, this 128-room hotel treats guests to a continental breakfast every morning and accepts small pets. Amenities include an outdoor pool, exercise room, free wireless Internet, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and coffeemakers. Each room sports a 25-inch television and Super Nintendo games.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 323-3011, (843) 626-4734

Address: 2310 North Ocean Blvd.

Description: The Meridian Plaza is a tall, sleek building that rents out 94 ultramodern one-bedroom suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen, two televisions, and ocean views. Parking in the downtown area is normally crowded; however, the Plaza provides spaces for its guests in the five-level garage. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, and free wireless Internet. Special golf packages are available from Sept through May.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (888) 255-4763, (843) 449-4833

Address: 6804 North Ocean Blvd.

Description: This newly renovated boutique hotel includes all oceanfront suites. Luxurious decorations include granite countertops and raised oak cabinets. Guests enjoy a free breakfast each morning and free wireless Internet. The resort has indoor and outdoor pools and partners with Cinzia Spa at North Beach Plantation for spa services.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Address: 201 75th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 845-0347, (843) 449-9661

Address: 5601 North Ocean Blvd.

Description: All of the Forest’s 243 two-bedroom villas face oceanfront, ocean-view, or poolside. Each villa is conveniently designed to house two full baths, an equipped kitchen, a living room, dining room, and balcony. This is a vacation place with children in mind. On-site are two outdoor pools and two heated whirlpools. On top of that, special programs for kids and babysitting services run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Golf packages at 100-plus area courses can be arranged, plus entertainment tours. Privileges to an off-site fitness center and tennis courts can be had for the asking. Ocean Forest provides airport shuttle transportation.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Address: 7100 North Ocean Blvd.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 334-1397, (843) 448-4300

Address: 1605 South Ocean Blvd.

Description: The Palace condominiums are fit for kings and queens. You’ll feel like royalty in any of the 298 suites at this plush resort that towers over the ocean. Featured amenities include Jacuzzis, hot tubs, enclosed pools, putting greens, a sauna, and a steam room. Although many of the condominiums are privately owned, there are numerous units available for weekly rentals. The Palace rents only to couples and families.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 255-4763, (843) 448-8453

Address: 2710 North Ocean Blvd.

Description: From the moment you step into the plush setting of the Patricia Grand, you’ll know you’re someplace special. The 501 luxurious accommodations include double rooms, efficiencies, and executive suites designed to pamper those with the most discriminating tastes. The Patricia Grand completed a full renovation of all of its rooms for the 2007 season. The oceanfront restaurant and lounge are relaxing retreats after you’ve had enough of the pool, whirlpool, lazy river, or sauna. When it’s time for more active pursuits, arrange a golf outing through the front desk. Hotel staff are happy to arrange golf and entertainment packages as well as group tour and travel excursions. The Patricia Grand’s central location means shopping malls, attractions, and restaurants are within easy reach.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 222-5783, (843) 449-5348

Address: 9551 US 17

Description: Guests receive a free continental breakfast each morning. You’ll find 85 rooms plus five Jacuzzi suites and an outdoor heated pool. Special packages include golf, entertainment, romance, Christmas, and New Year’s options. Room rates are considered low during peak season but are relatively high during the winter months, as the hotel aims for consistent pricing rather than extreme fluctuations from one season to another. This hotel is 1.5 miles from the beach.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 845-1212, (843) 448-1765

Address: 2101 South Ocean Blvd.

Description: This longtime family beach favorite offers choices of recently remodeled single units, two-bedroom units, one- and two-bedroom suites as well as a penthouse. Located on the ocean on the south end, the Reef has an indoor/outdoor pool, a kiddie pool, video-game room, and a sauna. Check out the delightful Creek Ratz restaurant.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (843) 448-1486

Address: 2806 North Ocean Blvd.

Description: The Riptide offers 88 one- and two-bedroom condos, most of which are rented out with permission of the owners. All have sleeper sofas or a set of twin or bunk beds for plenty of places to rest weary heads. Amenities include two oceanfront pools, hot tubs, and an exercise facility. During the summer there are activities planned for the entire family, including wine and cheese get-togethers, craft workshops, and trips to a water park.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (843) 448-7101

Address: 1802 North Ocean Blvd.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Address: 2207 South Ocean Blvd.

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Address: 201 74th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Accommodations

Address: 9400 Shore Dr.